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MT County Guide

Broadwater County Small Claims Court

Small Claims Court (Justice/City Court) • Population: 6,774

$7,000
Maximum Claim
$20 - $60
Filing Fees
30-60 days
Timeline
In-person
Hearing Format

Courthouse Information

Courthouse

Broadwater County Courthouse

Address

515 Broadway Street, Townsend, MT 59644

Court Website

https://courts.mt.gov

Local Tips

  • Part of Montana's 1st Judicial District
  • Montana small claims limit is $7,000

How to File in Broadwater County

1

Determine if your case qualifies for Montana small claims court (up to $7,000)

2

Send a written demand letter to the other party

3

File your claim at the Broadwater County courthouse or online through the Small Claims Court (Justice/City Court)

4

Serve the defendant with official notice of the lawsuit

5

Prepare your evidence, documents, and witnesses

6

Attend the in-person hearing and present your case

Statute of Limitations in Montana

8 years
Written Contracts
5 years
Oral Contracts
5 years
Property Damage

Important Rules in Montana

No attorneys in hearings
Simplified procedures

Frequently Asked Questions

To file a small claims case in Broadwater County, Montana, visit your local courthouse at 515 Broadway Street, Townsend, MT 59644 or the Small Claims Court (Justice/City Court) website. You'll need to fill out the claim form, pay the filing fee ($20 - $60), and serve the defendant. The maximum claim amount is $7,000.

The maximum you can sue for in Montana small claims court is $7,000. This limit applies to all counties including Broadwater County.

In Montana, attorneys are generally not allowed to represent parties in small claims court. You will represent yourself in Broadwater County small claims hearings.

From filing to hearing, a small claims case in Montana typically takes 30-60 days. Timelines in Broadwater County may vary depending on court schedules.

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